Articles by Andrew Welsh-Huggins and Kantele Franko

Ohio Court Rejects Caps on Damages in Some Child Rape Cases

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A woman repeatedly raped as a child is eligible for millions of dollars in additional compensation because a state cap on pain-and-suffering awards is unconstitutional as applied to cases like hers, a divided Ohio Supreme Court …

Ohio Court Weighs Caps on Damages in Child Rape Case

An Ohio woman repeatedly raped as a child suffered injuries so severe that she’s owed millions in compensation despite a state cap on pain-and-suffering awards, an attorney told the state Supreme Court. At issue before the court is a Cuyahoga …

Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Caps on Damages in Child Rape Case

An Ohio woman repeatedly raped as a child suffered injuries so severe that she’s owed millions in compensation despite a state cap on pain-and-suffering awards, an attorney told the state Supreme Court Wednesday. At issue before the court is a …

Ohio Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Company’s COVID Losses

An Ohio business says its insurance company must compensate it for financial losses suffered during a pandemic-related shutdown. The insurance company refused to pay, saying its policy didn’t cover such losses. The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides …

Group of Ohio State Sex Abuse Survivors Appeal Lawsuit Dismissal

The inappropriate behavior of a long-dead Ohio State team doctor went unrecognized as sexual abuse until only recently and hence a deadline for suing the university over the abuse has not passed, a group of survivors argue in appeals of …

Ohio Lawmakers Push Sex Assault Lawsuit Bills That Would Lift Damage Caps, Time Limits

House Democrats are calling for action on legislation that would remove time limits restricting when sexual assault victims could file lawsuits against their perpetrator. The lawmakers are also urging that hearings be held on a bill that would lift caps …

Republican Lawmaker’s Bill Would Legalize Marijuana in Ohio

Marijuana would be legalized in Ohio for adults 21 and older under Republican legislation coming in the Ohio House. The bill would encompass the growth, processing, distribution and sale of marijuana and marijuana products, according to an announcement from the …

Ohio Supreme Court Weighing Opioid Distributor’s Fight for Insurance Coverage

The Ohio Supreme Court is deciding whether the insurance company for a drug distributor should be forced to provide a legal defense in the company’s fight against government lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic. Justices on Sept. 8 heard arguments …

Ohio Supreme Court: Armed School Employees Must Have Training

School districts that allow employees to be armed must also require police-level training for those workers, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled on June 23 in a victory for a group of parents who challenged a local district’s armed employee …

Ohio Governor Says Fines to Remain for Pandemic Rule-Breaking Businesses

Refunding fines to Ohio businesses cited for violating public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic would send a “horrible” message to the vast majority of companies that followed the rules, GOP Gov. Mike DeWine said this week as he explained …